Certificate IV in Cyber Security

Program Overview

Certificate IV in Cyber Security

Course Overview

Set yourself apart in the IT industry through this Cyber Security course. Develop transferable practical knowledge and skills to enter the Cyber Security industry.

What Can I Do?

• Security Officer (various fields)
• Junior Cyber Operator
• Junior Penetration Tester
• Junior Cyber Analyst
• Junior Security Systems Administrator

Course Outcome

22603VIC Certificate IV in Cyber Security

Core Units

• UNIT CODE: BSBINS401
  • UNIT NAME: Analyse and present research information
  • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to collect, organise, analyse and present information using available systems and sources.
• UNIT CODE: BSBWHS309
  • UNIT NAME: Contribute effectively to WHS communication and consultation processes
  • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to work health and safety (WHS) communication and consultation in the workplace.
• UNIT CODE: ICTICT443
  • UNIT NAME: Work collaboratively in the ICT industry
  • Unit description: This unit describes the skills required to work collaboratively in virtual Information and Communications (ICT) team environments to achieve organisational objectives.
• UNIT CODE: VU23213
  • UNIT NAME: Utilise basic network concepts and protocols required in cyber security
• UNIT CODE: VU23215
  • UNIT NAME: Test concepts and procedures for cyber security
• UNIT CODE: VU23217
  • UNIT NAME: Recognise the need for cyber security in an organisation
• UNIT CODE: VU23220
  • UNIT NAME: Develop and carry out a cyber security industry project
• UNIT CODE: VU23223
  • UNIT NAME: Apply cyber security legislation, privacy and ethical practices

Elective Units

• UNIT CODE: ICTPRG434
  • UNIT NAME: Automate processes
  • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to write scripts to automate solutions by using basic scripting processes and application-specific scripting options.
• UNIT CODE: ICTPRG435
  • UNIT NAME: Write scripts for software applications
  • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, design and build scripts, using a scripting language to construct highly interactive and automated software applications.
• UNIT CODE: VU23216
  • UNIT NAME: Perform basic cyber security data analysis
• UNIT CODE: VU23218
  • UNIT NAME: Implement network security infrastructure for an organisation
• UNIT CODE: VU23221
  • UNIT NAME: Evaluate and test an incident response plan for an enterprise
• UNIT CODE: VU23222
  • UNIT NAME: Expose website security vulnerabilities
• UNIT CODE: VU23224
  • UNIT NAME: Identify the implications of cloud based security systems
• UNIT CODE: VU23226
  • UNIT NAME: Test concepts and procedures for cyber exploitation

Ways to Study

• On campus
• Online
• Apprenticeships or traineeships
• International

Study Locations

• Greater Brisbane
• Gold Coast
• Sunshine Coast
• Darling Downs and South West
• North Queensland

Campus Locations

• South Bank
• Ipswich
• Bracken Ridge
• Coomera
• Mooloolaba
• Toowoomba
• Cairns

Tuition Fees

• Concession: $6,100
• Subsidised: $8,180
• Full fee: $15,140
• International: $18,000

Entry Requirements

• There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
• Selection criteria:
  • Domestic and International students: A Certificate III level qualification from the ICT Information and Communication Technology Training Package or the following two units: ICTPRG302 – Apply introductory programming techniques, ICTSAS310 – Install, configure, and secure a small office or home office network
  • Traineeship pathway: To study a traineeship program you must be indentured as a trainee with your employer.
  • International students: English Language Proficiency: Academic IELTS 6.0 (no individual band less than 5.5) or equivalent, Academic Requirements: Completion of Year 12 (or equivalent)

Resources Required

• Reliable internet connection
• Computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader
• 1TB SSD portable external drive
• For working at home: minimum computer requirements as per Online self-directed computer requirements

Assessment Methods

• Skill and knowledge assessments
• Observation
• Written assessment
• Questioning
• Portfolios
• Work samples
• Third-party feedback
• Recognition of prior learning

University Pathways

• If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there.
• Completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfers

• Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know.
• We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.